DAY 6 - MENARI TO NAURO

Saturday 09 May

A half day of trekking today however, it was still a tough one! The trekkers made their way out of Menari for 20 minutes before crossing a small bridge and another 30 mins hike to a rest break. Then it was their first accent of the day up-to the Menari lookout where they could see the village in the distance they camped at last night. Then they trekked down the ridge for 45 minutes and refilled their water before they crossed the swamp on the way to Brown River for a refreshing swim Then they trekked a short 15 minutes to Amaduri village for morning tea, and then back into the swamp for 45 minutes in the increasing humidity to the base of the false peaks. They rested at the base of the peaks before continuing up the seemingly never-ending slopes of the Maguli Range to today’s camp at new Nauro Village. The weather was great today & the track is drying out as they reach camp at 1pm. The trekkers are now enjoying an early end to the day and doing some washing and as always, a few having an afternoon nap.

MESSAGES:

** Here’s to the Mums, step Mums, those without Mums and that should be Mums and fur baby mums.  Happy Mother’s Day and a special shout out to the greatest Women I know.   Happy Birthday Mum xx - Suez

** Wishing you a wonderful Mother’s Day to the best Mum ever.  Sending lots of love from Kokoda and looking forward to our high tea next week. Xx - Justine and Darryl

** To Avin and Janny.   Happy Mother’s Day from Kokoda. Love you xx - Steve A: 

** Shansy Happy Mother’s Day love and miss you heaps beautiful.  See you soon. Xx - Michael D

** Happy Mother’s Day Goddess I hope the boys are looking after you. Miss you and thinking of you xx - Rick D:

** To Grace, Tommy and Olivia.  I hope you are spoiling Mum for Mother’s Day.  Love Dad xx - Steve O

** To Mum Happy Mother’s Day’s, wishing you all the best.   Love you lots and see you Tuesday xxx - Nicholas

** To Mum have a beer for me for doing this crazy trip.   See you next Sunday. - Joasia